I'm a beautiful evergreen tree known for my intensely fragrant flowers that release their sweet perfume especially in the evening and early morning.
Gardeners and spiritual seekers love me for my religious significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions and my intoxicating fragrance that fills the entire garden.
I'm perfect for temple gardens, meditation spaces, and home landscapes — anywhere you want to create a sacred, aromatic paradise!

I originally come from the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, where I've been revered for centuries in cultural and religious practices.

Water me regularly when I'm young to help establish my deep root system.
Once mature, I become quite drought-tolerant and can manage with natural rainfall.
I appreciate deep watering during extended dry spells, especially when flowering.

I thrive in full sun to partial shade — 6-8 hours of sunlight daily is ideal.
The more sun I receive, the more profusely I'll flower for you!

I'm comfortable in warm tropical temperatures between 20°C and 35°C.
I need protection from frost and freezing temperatures as I'm a true tropical beauty.

Choose a spacious location with well-draining soil

Dig a hole twice as wide as my root ball

Mix compost with native soil for better establishment

Plant me at the same depth I was in my container

Water thoroughly after planting

Mulch around my base to retain moisture

Provide support for young trees if needed

Feed me with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (NPK 10:10:10) during the early growing season.
Mature trees benefit from compost or well-rotted manure applied around the drip line annually.
I particularly enjoy organic fertilizers that enrich the soil naturally.

Scientific Name: Mimusops elengi

Common Names: Bakul, Spanish Cherry, Bullet Wood, Maulsari

Plant Family: Sapotaceae

Plant Type: Outdoor Ornamental Tree

I'm generally considered non-toxic, but it's always best to prevent pets from chewing on any plant material excessively.

As a substantial tree, I'm excellent at absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and filtering airborne pollutants while my fragrant flowers naturally freshen the air around me!

Extremely fragrant flowers used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Provides excellent shade with my dense, dark green canopy

Drought-tolerant once established

Cultural and religious significance in various traditions

Leaf spot diseases in humid weather

Pest issues like scale insects or mealybugs

Slow growth in poor soil conditions

Nutrient deficiency in very alkaline soils
Proper planting location and care help prevent these issues!

I'm a long-lived tree and can grace your landscape for many decades — typically 50-100 years or more, growing more magnificent and fragrant with each passing year!